RTA News

Friday, April 28, 2006

RTA, Cavs ready for Playoff Game 5 on May 3

CLEVELAND -- On May 3, the Cleveland Cavaliers are ready to take on the Washington Wizards, and RTA is ready to take you to NBA Playoff Game 5. The exact game time will be set next week.

Basketball fans can rely on RTA to provide easy, affordable and convenient service to Quicken Loans Arena � the �Q�.

Park free in the more than 7,000 spaces at RTA rail stations, and take the Red, Blue or Green Rapid Transit lines to the game.

RTA's 1,050-foot Walkway protects fans from traffic and the weather. The Walkway begins at the Tower City food court and ends in the arena lobby. It opens at least two hours before each game, and remains open for 90 minutes after the game.

Many bus routes also serve Public Square and the Q arena area.

RTA urges customers to buy a $3 All-Day Pass, which provides unlimited rides until 3 a.m. All-Day Passes are available where you pay your fare. Please have exact change.

Are members of your team age 6-12? Buy an All-Day Child�s Pass. Up to three children, age 6-12, pay $1 each for unlimited travel, when accompanied by an adult paying regular fare.

Senior citizens, disabled persons and Medicare cardholders can apply for a RTA ID card. After they receive their ID card, all rides are just 50 cents. A Senior/Disabled All-Day Pass costs $1 for unlimited rides until 3 a.m.

Customers can also use their Monthly Pass or 7-Day Flex Pass.

Need more information?

For RTA�s automated trip planner, click here.
For other service information, call the RTAnswerline, 216-621-9500.
For information on the Cleveland Cavaliers, click here.
For information on Quicken Loans Arena, click here.

FOR MEDIA INQUIRIES ONLY:

Jerry Masek, 216-566-5211